Appletree Prep Macon

Several incidents involving teachers have occurred, some serious enough to require law enforcement involvement. Unfortunately, since the new company took over, there has been a noticeable decline in care and concern for the children’s well-being. The facility as a whole appears poorly maintained, disorganized, and chaotic.

This review is specifically for Ms. Cathy and Ms. TeUndra in the 2-3 year old classroom Explorers 1. My daughter had a very hard time transitioning from the 1-2 year old class back in July and sobbed at drop off and pick up everyday for 3 weeks. It was heartbreaking as a parent but they were so gracious and allowed my daughter time to adjust without making her feel like an outcast. As all parents know, emotional development can be very difficult for a 2.5 year old and Ms. Cathy and Ms. T never yelled at her to stop crying but nor did they carry her around which has helped her in adjusting to other changes. My daughter loves her class and teachers so much and I’m grateful for her to be with them at ATP! We also had a great experience in the 1-2 year old class (Trainers) with Ms. Jayla and Ms. Danielle! They always had amazing activities planned and the artwork that was sent home was worth keeping IYKYK 🤣

My daughter has been attending this daycare for a year and a half, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, and one of the things we appreciate most is the access to classroom cameras and daily updates. It gives us such peace of mind. Since starting here, our daughter has truly come out of her shell. She’s grown so much socially and has made amazing progress academically. Ms. Kathy has been such a blessing to her. She brings the perfect balance of kindness and structure, and was especially helpful during the potty training phase. We also absolutely love Ms. Sara, the director. She greets us every morning with the warmest smile and always makes Laurel feel seen and valued. Ms. Cathy in the front office is also wonderfully kind and helpful. We recently welcomed a new baby, and we feel completely confident about sending her here too. We truly trust this center more than any other when it comes to caring for our children.

Our son has had a great 2 years here! All the teachers have been great with him & know his name even if not in direct care of him. He’s so happy to play with his friends daily & there’s lots of fun activities. Water days every week in the summer. Special learning days. He has learned so many skills and words. Love the indoor playground and the turf grass outside. And having camera access is a huge plus! I’ve never questioned my son is under great care. We have had a great experience under the new leadership. My son loves to talk to Ms. Sarah daily. She listens and is very attentive to needs. Ms. Cathy is always nice greeting and helping too!

Appletree Prep has been such an amazing daycare for my son! They not only have amazing staff but are great at consistency in daily routines and educational activities! They also have many events and activities throughout the year and always involve parents. The best part about this daycare is how much they are willing to teach and love our son like their own.